03-18-2013, 06:31 PMSmart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionThis was my first true paintball marker. I have since upgraded to a DM12 but my Adrenaline Impulse was a beast. Reliable and always on target. other than weight (which is my only complaint) I have...

This was my first true paintball marker. I have since upgraded to a DM12 but my Adrenaline Impulse was a beast. Reliable and always on target. other than weight (which is my only complaint) I have had no other problems. It shoots smooth and straight. The MaxFlo reg on the Foregrip is a good addition make those adjustments tool free. I still break it out of its case and handle with the best of them. Worth every penny I spent in the 2000's.

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07-06-2011, 12:26 PMSmart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionI bought a RAT impulse back in the day, around 2003-2004
Back then the impulse was sick
Today (2011) it is more of an antique or collector's item
There were alot of available upgrades for them, lpr,...

I bought a RAT impulse back in the day, around 2003-2004
Back then the impulse was sick
Today (2011) it is more of an antique or collector's item

There were alot of available upgrades for them, lpr, tapeworm, bolts, boards, feednecks, asa, frames, triggers, almost all of it could of consisted of upgraded parts.
Also there were a TON of private labels allowing for some form of uniqueness.

Having vision of the impulse was pretty much a must.
Back then it was not too heavy, kinda typical heavy. Today it is like carrying a solid 5 lb. weight constantly (that doesn't even include the hopper or tank) It's kinda blocky and massive.
the Sound signature was not too bad, today it is considered loud.
efficiency used to be good, today it is sub par
It is still crazy fast and accurate.
Consistency was around +/- 8ish not too shabby back then

It's not too shabby, get yourself one

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08-01-2012, 07:46 PMSmart Parts Impulse/Impulse Visionalthough i am not a fan of sp guns, when i got the impulse, i was curious as to what it could do, but the thing that bothered me was the look of it, it was shaped like a shoebox, if it looked...

although i am not a fan of sp guns, when i got the impulse, i was curious as to what it could do, but the thing that bothered me was the look of it, it was shaped like a shoebox, if it looked different i would have kept it.

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07-31-2012, 10:04 AMSmart Parts Impulse/Impulse Visiongreat guns. owned a coouple in my early day. finally bought another because i was feeling nostalgic. i remember why i loved them. fast accurate pretty....what more can you ask?

i used to have shot so many of these they were the best back in the day wish i still had mine

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02-26-2008, 09:24 AMSmart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionI bought my first Toxic Impulse 2 years ago. Since then I have added a Rat and a Nasty to the collection as well. For the price, you can't beat them. They are not the lightest gun in the world by...

I bought my first Toxic Impulse 2 years ago. Since then I have added a Rat and a Nasty to the collection as well. For the price, you can't beat them. They are not the lightest gun in the world by any means, but they will keep up with almost anything out there with the right upgrades. Once they are tuned properly, they are very efficient.

Appearance wise, the stock bodied impulse isn't much to look at, but if you can get your hands on a private label body, that all changes. Some of the milling designs are truly unique. If you are stuck with a stock body, you can have it custom milled.

On the field it is a solid performer. With upgraded internals and board, they will keep up with the high dollar electros with ease. Air efficiency is great, after the gun is set up and tuned properly (almost a case on a 88/4500). Newer circuit boards like the Blackheart and WAS offer advanced fire modes.

I have had no reliability issues whatsoever. Maintenance is the key on these. Keep it properly lubed and it keeps on shooting.

Value-wise, well, the buyer has the advantage on these...... Impulse value is in the toilet basically. Private label Imps that went for $1000 a few years ago are lucky to draw $300 fully upgraded these days. Stock ones go for around $100.

Overall, I think the Impulse has become somewhat of a sleeper these days. Despite it's weight and subtle looks (compared to other, newer markers), it will hang with the best of them!

After using this gun for a few months, I have seen how good they used to be...it makes me want to pick up the Nerve.
Efficiancy is decent, i get about 1300 per 68/45. Not too shabby.
It may be a brick, but you can shoot nice, accurate and fast lanes. Perfect back player marker.

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11-26-2008, 11:08 PMSmart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionI have a Freak Factory impulse. i have had it about two and a half years and it is a great gun. it is relaible and consistent in pressure accuracy and just all-around workings. it is a two tone green...

I have a Freak Factory impulse. i have had it about two and a half years and it is a great gun. it is relaible and consistent in pressure accuracy and just all-around workings. it is a two tone green to green fade,with a 68 45 carbonfiber tank and max flo reg system. 14 inch all american front on a freak back with a 687 insert. (looking to sell if anyone is interested.)

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02-26-2008, 10:30 PMSmart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionI have used Impulses for a few years now, and I think I have quite enough experience to write a good review.
Appearance- When it came out, the Impulse was considered a pretty nice marker. It was a...

I have used Impulses for a few years now, and I think I have quite enough experience to write a good review.

Appearance- When it came out, the Impulse was considered a pretty nice marker. It was a big improvement over the Shocker at the time, and was noticeably smaller than it as well. Although a bit ugly to some and bulky to others, PL versions of the marker were introduced quickly and came in large numbers. These had milled down bodies and special parts not found on other markers. In total there were over 20+ PL Impulses, the most popular of which was the Strange. It used basically the frame and trigger from the Shocker, but nothing else except for the max-flo.

Price - This marker was a great buy for it's price back in the day. It had great performance for less than the hugely expensive EP markers of the time, and thus gained a very large following after it's release. The price was cut a few times over the years until it was discontinued. Some PL versions even increased in price because of popularity. Now you can get a fully upgraded impulse for 250$, even the PL versions go that low. Resale is basically shot. However if you are looking for a cheap and fast gun look no further.

Reliability - This gun is no blowback. It is a full EP marker, that requires a bit of maitenance on the owners part to keep it running 100%. However, the Impulse only has a few parts that need to be regularily lubed, that being the bolt, ram shaft, and valve. Most all Impulse owners however switched out the bolt for a lighter delrin one, simplifying the process even more. You can play hard all day and the marker will hold up. No little hoses or anything to take care of. For some users, the solenoid is the hardest part to clean(Although it is very simple, people get confused with small parts.), but it can easily be sent to SP for cleaning and maitenance for a small fee, or even for free.
The recommened lube for this marker is, of course, sl33k (dow 33, the same used in Hater Sauce, Lurker Lube, Dye lube, etc.) The marker can and will run on antisiphon co2 because of the max-flo regulator having a pretty easy time with it.

Performance - When the gun came out as a sort of a preproduction version, it had to use cut-down shocker threaded barrels, had a pressed in feedneck with no threads, had some aluminum/brass/ss internals, and was quickly changed. SP made it's own threads for the Impulse, which is easily indentifiable by the unusually large threads. The feedneck also had it's own threads made. The aluminum ram shaft and bolt pin were switched out for steel ones, the brass/ss valve was switched for an aluminum housing and delrin poppit valve, and the ram housing was changed for better performance. Other changes were mostly cosmetic. The stock boards(Until vision came out) were capped at 13 bps, including the Turbo boards. When Vision was released, it was changed to 20 with eyes on, 13 with eyes off. It is relatively easy to get a good string of shots going and to walk the trigger is a very easy task. Every single part of the Impulse could be switched out for an aftermarket one. And again. And again, and so forth. Some call it heavy, I don't find it bad at all. It was light for when it came out. It is also a bit tall, but again look at the other markers of the time. It came with a 11" barrel for a while, then came with a Progressive/Teardrop style barrel. Most PL Impulses came with a Freak. The Impulse could be upgraded to whatever you want, and compete with the best of them. Efficiency for stock Impulses wasn't too great, but after a few simple upgrades it jumped by hundreds.